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What are some of the primary symptoms of chlamydia?
Burning sensation during urination and abnormal discharge from the genitals
Coughing and sneezing
Red sores around the genitals and mouth
Itching and bleeding from the rectum
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that can present in multiple ways. The most common symptoms are burning sensation during urination and abnormal discharge, but chlamydia infection is also asymptomatic in some cases. It can be treated with antibiotics.
Which of the following is commonly abbreviated "BV?"
Bacterial vaginosis
Brain vaccine
Bacterial viginismus
Botulism vaginosis
BV is also known as bacterial vaginosis. It is caused by a proliferation of bacteria in the vagina and is the most common vaginal infection in women between the ages of 15-44. It can be treated via antibiotics or will occasionally go away on its own.
With regard to zonal anatomy of the prostate gland, where does benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) mainly occur?
Peripheral zone
Anterior zone
Central zone
Posterior zone
Transitional zone
Benign prostatic hypertrophy is usually seen in the transitional zone. Most carcinomas originating in the peripheral zone. The posterior zone does not exist.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Possibly cancerous ovary symptoms
Polycongenital optical syndrome
Passable cystic occlusions syndrome
PCOS is polycystic ovary syndrome, which is a chronic hormonal disorder that can cause enlarged ovaries with multiple small cysts on the outer edges. The cause is unknown, but the disorder can be managed via lifestyle changes, hormonal birth control methods, and surgery. If left untreated, it can cause infertility, high cholesterol problems, mental health issues, and is a risk factor for cancer and diabetes.
Which of the following terms describes menstruation that is excessive in amount or duration?
Menorrhagia
Metrorrhagia
Poymenorrhea
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea: no appearance or cessation of menstruation
Polymenorrhea: menstruation less then 21 day interval
Metrorrhagia: intercyclic or irregular menstruation
Dysmenorrhea: intermittent, cramping pain accompanying menstruation
Which of these conditions refers to "inflammation of the testicles"?
Orchitis
Otitis
Oophoritis
Osteoarthritis
"Orchitis" refers to inflammation of either one or both of the testicles. It is marked by pain, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness in the testes. It can be caused by bacterial infection and is also commonly associated with the mumps virus. In contrast, "otitis" refers to inflammation of the outer, middle, or inner ear; it is commonly associated with infection. "Oophoritis" refers to inflammation of the ovary and is often seen with salpingitis, which is inflammation of the fallopian tubes. Lastly, osteoarthritis refers to a joint disease which results from the breakdown of joint cartilage and bone.
In regards to the the zonal anatomy of the prostate gland, where do most carcinomas originate?
Peripheral zone
Central zone
Transitional zone
Anterior zone
Posterior zone
Most carcinomas originate in the peripheral zone, whereas benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs mainly the transitional zone.
Which of the following are common sexually transmitted infections?
Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis
Gonorrhea, chlamydia, shingles
Gout, chlamydia, syphilis
Gonorrhea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, syphilis
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis are common sexually transmitted infections (STI's or STD's). They are caused by viruses that are most often transmitted during sexual activity. They can be found in areas other than the genitals, including the mouth or rectum.